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Pete Zehler

September 23, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

WROTB CONSIDERS EXTENDING STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT CONTRACT Western Regional Off-Track Betting could spend up to another 108-thousand dollars on consulting services as it moves from developing a new strategic plan to putting it into action. A resolution headed to WROTB meetings this week would allow the corporation to continue working...

Pete Zehler

September 22, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

BATAVIA POLICE REPORT MULTIPLE ARRESTS Batavia Police are reporting several arrests, including 27-year-old Zachary Kyle of Batavia, who is charged with second-degree assault, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct after allegedly punching someone and entering a restricted area at Chipotle. Nathan Bowes of Attica faces felony DWI due to a prior...

Pete Zehler

September 21, 2026

Monday News Brief

BATAVIA DOWNS UNION CONTRACT TALKS REMAIN UNRESOLVED Contract negotiations between Western Regional Off-Track Betting and the union representing 174 workers at Batavia Downs remain unresolved following mediation Thursday. The United Public Service Employees Union says another session with the mediator will be scheduled after the two sides failed to reach...

Pete Zehler

September 18, 2026

Friday News Brief

BATAVIA CITY COUNCIL REJECTS PROPOSED HR AUDIT A proposal to conduct an outside review of Batavia’s human resources practices will not move forward following a contentious City Council discussion Monday. Councilman-at-large Nick Lord proposed examining the city’s hiring, retention and other employment practices, saying an independent review could identify potential...

Pete Zehler

September 17, 2026

Thursday News Brief

KELLY’S MOTORSPORTS PARK CLEARED TO REOPEN Kelly’s Motorsports Park in the Town of Batavia has been approved to resume operations at its Harloff Road location. The Town Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the site plan and special use permit for the longtime go-kart track. Owner Mike Lauterborn...

Pete Zehler

September 16, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

GENESEE COUNTY CELEBRATES BROADBAND EXPANSION More than 700 Genesee County homes and businesses that previously lacked broadband service now have access to high-speed internet following a major expansion project with Spectrum. County officials and Spectrum representatives are highlighting the project and its impact on some of the county’s more rural...